Arsenal edge Reading to reach FA Cup final
Saturday, April 18, 2015
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Alexis Sánchez struck twice as holders Arsenal FC beat second-tier Reading FC in extra time to avoid a semi-final shock and reach a record 19th FA Cup showpiece.
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• FA Cup holders Arsenal FC beat Reading FC 2-1 after extra time to reach record 19th final.
• Alexis Sánchez opens scoring from close range in first half.
• Garath McCleary stretches to volley Reading level following restart.
• Alexis seals win in extra time with deflected effort which evades Royals keeper Adam Federici.
• Gunners will face the winner of Sunday's semi-final between Aston Villa FC and Liverpool FC.